Junior Sous Chef Job at Lilygate Hotel

Lilygate Hotel located in the heart of Lekki Phase 1 is a new luxurious four star hotel with 74 rooms including 6 suites and a full range of facilities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Sous Chef
Location: Lagos
Reports To: Sous Chef

Position Summary

A junior sous chef operates as the assistant to a sous chef. This means that as much responsibility as the sous chef has, the junior chef shares in it.

Is responsible for the majority of duties and responsibilities of the chef, such as inventory, kitchen staff management, and food preparation.

His/her job description entails assisting in overseeing and directing all aspects of the operation of the kitchen, and in providing functional assistance; coordinating activities and functions with other heads in the food and beverage department, especially in the absence of head chef.

The individual in this role is responsible for food preparation, storing, and service delivery to customers in their establishment.

A part of their duties is to figure out how much supplies of food will be ordered and how long it will take. Together with the senior kitchen staff, junior chefs are in charge of such logistics.

They assist in developing strategy for cross-marketing with the aim of increasing profit. This could mean pairing drinks with the food served.

The position of a junior sous chef is mostly required by employers who own large kitchens and cruise ships where they need additional leadership for their staff.

The junior chef is also at liberty to delegate tasks to other kitchen staff for effectiveness in delivery.

Any one is this role must possess the ability to pay attention to details. He or she should be aware of the specific ingredients and their measurement.

They are also responsible for tasting meals before they are served to customers, to ensure that it meets the standard.

Job Description
There are certain tasks and responsibilities associated with the position of the junior sous chef, the major ones are given in the job description example below:

Ensure consistent and smooth running of food production

Ensure effective stock purchase, its receipt and storage

Ensure that working areas are always kept clean

Assist other kitchen staff as need arises

Prepare substitute items

Ensure that the kitchen staff works harmoniously in order to ensure timely production of quality foods

Ensure proper arrangement and garnishing of food

Manage food logs

Monitor the quality and quantity of food prepared

Assist in recruiting, hiring, and training employee cooks

Report the need for maintenance to appropriate staff.

Supervise performance of kitchen staff to ensure proper activity

Perform other administrative tasks as will be communicated by superiors

Ensure that required standards are adhered to in the production and preparation of food – in quality, quantity and safety

Work towards exceeding customer’s expectation by encouraging and promoting high level of service

Ensure all complaints, inquiries, and suggestions by customers are attended to accordingly

Give appropriate support or guidance to members of kitchen when need arises

Resolve possible disputes within the kitchen and report any unresolved

Promote good team spirit regularly

Ensure all dishes are prepared according to specification and served at the correct quality, portion size, and temperature

Partly responsible for the preparation of kitchen cleaning rosters and the supervision of cleaning schedules

Education

High School Diploma or 3 years’ experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area or 2-year Degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major.

Previous hotel-related experience desired.

Requirements – Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Applicants are expected to possess the following skills:

Passion for food: someone who enjoys the process of food preparation and creating menus

A good sense of business; to be efficient and cost-effective

Past experience of working in a professional kitchen or similar position

Effective communication skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Ability to multi task: The sous chef in the junior position must be able to handle many tasks all at once

Possess strong management and organizational skills

Ability to be creative; always willing to try something new

Ability to handle criticisms from customers

Kitchen experience and management

Ability to work with figures and manage budget

Ability to cope under stressful conditions

Strong leadership skills

Ability to pay attention to details: adherence to specific ingredients and measurement needed for various menus

Ability to make quick decisions

Ability to maintain a high level of hygiene and cleanliness in the restaurant area